Spring 2012 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Klay Heston
- Position:
- A
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Rochester, N.Y.
- High School:
- Aquinas Institute
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
WHY LEHIGH? “I was very impressed with the campus, the academics, the students and especially the lacrosse program. I felt right at home with the coaching staff and knew right away that this was the school for me. The atmosphere around the school and lacrosse team was perfect for me.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Did not see any action ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a standout career at Aquinas Institute in Rochester as a four-year varsity player and three-year starter … Finished a decorated career with 215 points behind 152 goals and 63 assists … Career was highlighted by junior campaign when he scored 60 goals and added 30 assists to lead Aquinas Institute to a Section 5 Championship and into the NYS Empire State Games … Was a member of the Section 5 All-Tournament Team … Also MVP of the State Quarterfinals, scoring six goals and adding two assists … Served as a senior captain … Was the team’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2011, recording 41 goals and 15 assists to also earn First Team GRALL recognition … Started as a sophomore, scoring 44 goals and adding 17 assists to earn First Team GRALL … Starred in football as the starting safety on the 2010 NYS Championship winning team … Was a three-time Section 5 Football Champion and two-year starter … Strong in the classroom; was a four-time NYS Scholar-Athlete and a member of the permanent Principal’s Club … Also owns multiple Certificate of Achievement Awards.
PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Karen Heston … Brother of Kraig and Kwynn.
GETTING TO KNOW KLAY
Nickname: Don
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The community atmosphere and family-like nature of the lacrosse team is amazing.
Major & Why: Undeclared (College of Arts and Sciences)
Favorite Class at Lehigh: IR 10
Favorite Place on Campus: Upper UC
Favorite Food: Grilled Chicken
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: OAR
Favorite Movie: Warrior
Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Al Michaels
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Ben Wallace
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN The Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play any instrument at all
Dream Job: Sports Broadcaster
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I have worn 3 my entire life.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a huge yacht
